How far is Shantou from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) is 8043 miles / 12944 kilometers / 6989 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Shantou
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Shantou. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8042.850 miles
- 12943.712 kilometers
- 6989.045 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 8030.301 miles
- 12923.516 kilometers
- 6978.141 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Washington D.C. to Shantou?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport is 15 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Shantou?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Shantou generates about 1 005 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 005 kilograms equals 2 215 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Shantou
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shantou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SWA |
| ICAO Code: | ZGOW |
| Coordinates: | 23°25′36″N, 116°45′43″E |